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I love Sarah's books and feel this one is the best I have read. an uplifting book with wonderful narratives and descriptions. Highly recommend.

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Come Rain or Shine is a cozy and charming English romance.

If you are looking for a book that will make you feel warm and fuzzy inside, then you need to read this book. Sarah is one of my go-to “pick me up” authors because I always know that I will get a charming story that will leave me feeling happy when I am done. This book has this nice soft pace to it. Things are happening, but not at a breakneck speed or an overwhelming amount of things. Most of this story focuses on Tasha breathing new life into the camping site at Juniper Meadows. There are a few other side stories happening as well, which are connected to previous books in this series. You can read this book as a stand-alone; Sarah does a great job at bringing her readers up to speed. But I would highly recommend reading the previous books because they are delightful. If you are a fan of makeover stories, then you will love watching Tasha revamp the campsite at Juniper Meadows. Makeover stories are pure catnip for me, and I enjoy these types of books so much because the MCs are often very passionate about whatever they are working on, and that passion just leaps from the pages. Tasha is excited about her new job and is bursting with amazing ideas. Her excitement and passion were addictive, and I couldn’t help but feel excited, too. Juniper Meadows is beautiful and breathtaking. It’s that perfect, charming English setting that I love so much. It just oozes that small-town English charm.

I really like Tasha as a MC. She is smart, ambitious, and very kind-hearted. Her character is very career-driven. But even though she has these strong career-driven qualities, she also has this moral stance that she will not compromise on, even for her job. She is sent to Juniper Meadows to gather information for her boss, but she refuses to cross any lines that would have her snooping into the personal lives of the Travers families. Tasha often gets criticized by her family for the way she lives her life. They don’t understand why she works so much and think she should be settling down and having a family. The family dynamics in this book were interesting. Tasha’s family acted more like you would imagine titles gentry would act. Her mother comes across as very posh and expects her children to act and live their lives a certain way. Whereas Rhys’ family, who is actually titled gentry, were the most down-to-earth wonderful group of people you could ever meet. I loved seeing those two contrasting family dynamics. Rhys was everything I wanted in my male MC. He is gorgeous, kind, and very protective, but he also has this sweet, vulnerable part to him. I loved watching him and Tasha interact with each other because they both have that strong type A controlling personality. There were moments when they clashed, but nothing big came from those clashes. You get that fun, sharp banter without all that big drama or fallout that sometimes comes from conflict.

The romance is this beautiful blend of slow burn and workplace tropes. This is a clean romance, which means that there isn’t anything more than kissing on the pages. I adored Rhys and Tasha together. I had to keep on reading because I wanted to see what their next exchange would look like. These two characters just fit really nicely together. Their chemistry was incredibly delicious, and I loved watching them grow as a couple. Even though they had similar personalities, they really just complemented each other, and those similarities helped them understand each other that much more.

Come Rain Or Shine is a sweet and lovely romance that I could not put down.

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Career-orientated, Tasha is thrown together with driven by duty, Rhys, in the third instalment of the Juniper Meadows series. Family-centred Rhys always puts the estate and his family first. Unfortunately, this leaves his love life wanting. Tasha is determined to avoid her mother's manipulation and is happy to take an assignment that will further her career. Meeting and working with Rhys changes her perspective, but can a relationship built on lies survive? I like the relatably flawed characters in this story and the sense of family that envelops everyone involved in the estate. The storylines are well integrated, and the author develops themes from earlier books. The setting is vibrant, and the relationship dynamics are realistic. It's an immersive read that makes you invest in the characters, which I enjoy.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher.

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This is the first book I have read in the series of novels set in Juniper Meadows. However, this can also be read as a stand alone book. However, I will definitely go back and read the first two. Juniper Meadows is a huge country estate in the Cotswolds. The owner of the estate is Rhys Travers who has the weight of extend family and many local businesses that rely on the estate for their livelihoods. Tasha Blake takes up a job at Juniper Meadows. Tasha is hiding a big secret from her boss. She has been sent by her boss to find out information that will help to "encourage" the family to sell the estate to him. Follow the story as we find out whether Tasha will stick to her mission or will the charms of the estate owner win her over and change her mind? A great read from Sarah Bennett. Thanks to Netgalley and Boldwood Books for the ARC.

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I absolutely loved this book & almost managed to read it in one sitting. I believe this is the third book in the series & as I haven't read the previous books( but I will now) I can't say if you would have needed to to be able to understand better the family dynamics. With the exception of one or two characters, I loved everyone and enjoyed seeing how family,friends & local community all work together & watch each others backs. A really beautifully written story that left me wanting more especially after the almost officer & a gentleman part. Thank you so much to netgalley, publishers & Sarah Bennet for an advanced copy of this book.

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I absolutely loved the first two books in the Juniper Meadows series so I jumped at the chance to read ‘Come Rain or Shine’ early!

Rhys Travers has a lot of responsibility at Juniper Meadows estate so he hires a manager for the camping site on the estate, in comes Tasha Blake, but Tasha has a story of her own. Can she do what she needs to do and honour Juniper Meadows at the same time?

I adored being back at this beautiful setting with this tight knit family and surrounding community in the businesses on the estate. I loved getting to know another member of the Travers family in Rhys who is lovely and swoon worthy.

The chemistry between Rhys and Tasha builds and builds which I enjoyed too. I felt joy and hope reading this wonderful story. I can’t wait for the next instalment of the series.

I generally love Sarah’s narrative it just pulls you in from the very beginning 💖

Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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Yet another great book by Sarah Bennett. A book with a storyline I enjoyed, I was entertained, I felt warm and cosy and I love Juniper Meadows. Who wouldn't want to live there! This is certainly a feel good book and one that made me smile.

As always the characters are what really makes the story come to life but the setting helps enormously also. This is a book that can be devoured in a day and you will come away felling pleasantly happy and joyful. And I do love when a book makes me feel that way. What a great book and a great series. If you haven't read them then I suggest you do. NOW!

Thank you NetGalley and Boldwood Books for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book.

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This is the third book in theJuniper Meadows series, I had not read the previous two, but that was a not an issue, as this book was easy to read as a stand alone tale. It was a lovely cosy read with great characters

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A big meh from me here. Firstly the title doesn’t work with the story, which was odd. Secondly the characters were insufferable. I’m not sure why everyone was ok with Tasha lying to them all but I guess that’s the way it goes. The whole thing was just a big uncomfortable mess. There was no need to outline all the characters both in the beginning and end of the book. Honestly if you need to do that you’ve got too many side characters for a reader to keep track of.

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Come Rain or Shine is the third book in the Juniper Meadows series. I had not read the first two so getting to know the characters took a little time in the story. I enjoyed this book, so I am going to go and read the first two.
I have read many other books by Sarah Bennett and adding this series is going to be enjoyable for me. She has a wonderful way of writing that makes her characters so real and easy to connect with for me.
Thank you NetGalley and Sarah Bennett for the copy of Come Rain or Shine. This is my personal review.

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Sarah Bennett delivers another charming romance with interesting, well-developed characters that keep me glued to the pages.

Tasha is exactly what Rhys needs. A wholly independent woman who don’t need him to provide for her, but just to love her for who she is. Rhys rises spectacularly to the occasion. Along with the entire Travers family, they show her that they will always have her back, no matter what.
Things are heating up with Cam’s archaeological dig and I’m there for every exciting minute of it.

This series is for you if you like sweet romance with some mild intrigue. It’s best to read the books in order as some events carry over from one book to the next.

Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with a copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Having already met Rhys in the previous books it was so nice to see him find his perfect partner. I did not immediately warm to Tasha though. I did fell bad for the way her parents treated her at the beginning and the fact that she had to continue to see the guy who cheated on her at various family events - I get that he was the best friend of her brother-in-law, but honestly how did anyone feel like that was okay? What I didn't like about her was that she was perfectly fine with lying to Rhys and everyone else. She knew there was something fishy going on right from the beginning and once she met everyone she had to have seen how much Juniper Meadows meant to them yet she still didn't come clean or call off the entire thing. Even once she realized what a jackass her boss really was she still didn't just tell everyone (or at least Rhys) the truth. And rather than take ownership and explain how she didn't end up passing on any information she ran away without a word. What I did like about her was that she fell in love with not only Rhys but the rest of the Travers family and Juniper Meadows as well. Like Rhys realized, she did really fit in like she belonged there. The only part about her going home that I actually liked was her finally telling off Lauren and Jonny. I wish she had returned to Juniper Meadows rather than Rhys coming to find her - she needed to take a chance for once and go for what she really wanted. I also thought everything with Lydia was unnecessary and didn't really fit with the rest of the story. One thing I really like about this series is that we still get to see what is going on with the characters from the previous books.

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I was delighted to discover that we were finally going to learn more about Rhys and his kind heart. Having followed his character in the previous books, I had been hoping that he would get his moment in the spotlight. I needn’t have been concerned about that as Come Rain or Shine delivers in bucket loads.
In the preceding books, Rhys struck me as being a very special kind of man. He loves without restriction and has a sense of loyalty that would put even a trained labrador to shame. His family and Juniper Meadows are at the very centre of everything that he does, and he is genuinely delighted for his family’s success. All of that said, I wanted him to find the happiness that he craved.
We then meet Tasha who arrives at Juniper Meadows in a web of deceit with a determination to gain a step-up on her career ladder. Initially, I was less than impressed with Tasha, but the author’s skilled hand soon had me hoping for a romantic connection.
Each character is drawn in such a way that I felt that I knew them. I’d already felt an affinity to Rhys, but Tasha grew on me in just a few chapters. Her story arc was totally believable, and I could feel her joy and pain as the ramifications of her actions hit home.
As I have come to expect, Sarah’s books are far from one dimensional and there are many elements all woven into the fabric of each page. From the developments in previous romances to the future of the estate, there’s plenty of story to keep the reader engaged.
Come Rain or Shine can be enjoyed as a standalone story, but I would highly recommend reading the entire series.

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The 3rd book in Bennett's Juniper Meadows series continues the story of the Travers family and their growing estate. This book features the introduction of Tasha and tells the story of her introduction to the team at Juniper Meadows and her love interest!

I'm enjoying this series and excited to see where the archaeology sub plot takes us next!

A cosy read, but I'd suggest reading the others first as there are a lot of characters to keep up with.

Thank you Netgalley and Boldwood for the ARC of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.

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Rhys Travers is run off his feet. Running the farm at Juniper Meadows, his family estate, is a full time job on its own and he doesn’t have the time to look after the camping site as well.
Advertising for a manager Rhys is thrilled when Tasha Blake applies. Tasha has loads of relevant experience, is enthusiastic and full of ideas.
Joining the team at Juniper Meadows starts as just a job for Tasha, but as the warmth and friendliness of the Travers family begins to encompass her it quickly becomes so much more.
As Rhys and Tasha work together to get the camping business back on its feet they inevitably grow closer. But Tasha is hiding a secret and if it comes out it could ruin everything.
When the time comes that loyalties are tested which side will Tasha come down on?
A lovely, heart-warming book, with characters you can easily connect with in a beautiful setting.
You can read this without having read the previous books in this series but they are all full of love and warmth so it would be a shame not to read them all.

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Come Rain or Shine is the third book in this series. I haven't read the previous books but this didn't matter as this was easily read as a stand alone story. It was an enjoyable, cosy, easy read of a story which is exactly what I expected from this genre.

Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for my ARC.

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Tasha takes a job at Juniper Meadows helping Ryhs with a project, however is keeping secret the main reason that she is there. Her growing attraction to him, plus the feelings she has working in this close knit community, makes her wonder whether she is doing the right thing.
This is the third book in the Juniper Meadows series and can be read as a standalone, but I would strongly suggest that the other two are read first to give you the character's back stories - and they are well worth reading. The location and family vibes sound idyllic, although nothing is perfect, but that feeling of warmth is certainly something that I'd love to experience. I did feel uneasy about the secret that Tasha is hiding, although she does come across as someone with morals that wouldn't let her do anything that was detrimental to the family. Ryhs comes across as someone who holds duty very highly and it was interesting to see how these two get along. I hope that there is another book in this series as there are certainly more stories that could be told, plus keeping up with the other characters stories. A nice, cozy read that I really enjoyed.
I received an advance copy of this book from the publisher through Netgalley, however this did not influence my review of the book.

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Loved it loved it loved it. What a brilliant book, read it in one sitting couldn't put it down. Ends and I am begging for more. In fact I did beg the author to write quicker. Totally recommend. Thank you netgalley for the advance copy

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This is a lovely cozy romance with a host of characters that sometimes confused me as to their relationships to each other.
I wish I had read the previous novel first, but my consolation is that I have that pleasure to look forward to.

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This is the third book in the Juniper Meadows series but, can definitely be read as a stand alone.
The book is about hope, new beginnings, family , love and loyalty. I enjoyed every single word and honestly feel that it is the best in the series so far. It is such a shame that this is a fictional place as I would love to go and stay in one of the lodges, sit in the hot tub on the decking in the forest maybe with a nice glass of wine - it just sounds perfect.
The story revolves around Rhys trying to get the campsite at Juniper Meadows ready for Easter after being closed down in the previous year. He decides to employ an expert as he is so busy with the farm - enter Tasha a complete work acholic. She is full of amazing ideas to improve the site but, she has a secret!
Beautifully written, love the humour and the detailed descriptions. i can no wait for the next instalment.

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